Celebrate ‘year of the dog’ with canine-themed decor

It might sound a little barking, but there’s no end of doggie decor to choose from. Gabrielle Fagan’s sniffs out her favourites.

The Chinese New Year is approaching (February 16), and guess what, pooch lovers? It’s the Year of the Dog. So, what better way to celebrate than by introducing some canine class into your home?

Dogs are the nation’s favourite pets, according to Statista, which found that 24% of Brits share their space with canine chums.

It’s time to let dogs run wild on walls and rampage over tableware and accessories.

We’ve trawled the shops for the most dog-tastic finds (don’t worry, they’re all housetrained!)...

GO ‘WALKIES’ ON THE WALL

Plain or small spaces, such as hallways and bathrooms, are great for experimenting with quirky wallpaper – like a doggiedotted version.

Plus, a monochrome scheme never goes out of fashion, and black and white framed photos of your pet could be a perfect finishing touch.

Alternatively, Wallsauce.com has a brilliant selection of dog wall murals, including a Labradors Wall Mural, from £27 per square metre.

SET A ‘PAWFECT’ TABLE

Pooch might have to eat out of a humble bowl – but you can show you’re ‘top dog’ by setting a smart table with crockery that features different breeds or your favourite hound.

CONJURE A BOW ‘WOW’ SETTING FOR WORK OR PLAY

Focus on Fido (or Fred or Fifi) in a home office or child’s bedroom by featuring a colourful wallpaper on a feature wall, and echo the playful puppy theme with bright accessories, from lamps to cushions. Don’t want to go whole hog – or should that be, whole dog – with your mutty makeover? You can still delve into doggy decor with a few subtle touches, perhaps a vase on a shelf or sideboard.

SHOW YOUR DEVOTION WITH TAIL-WAGGING TREATS

Secretly, you know it’s your fourlegged friend who rules the house, so pamper your pooch with his/ her own sofa or glamorous bed – at least then he won’t hog the couch and get hairs all over your cushions!

If they’re not in need of a new bed (or, let’s face it, they sleep on yours), then there are plenty of other canine-kit upgrades to choose from.

Conjure a Bow ‘Wow’ Setting for Work or Play Floral Terrier Cushion, £40, Pignut.

Go ‘Walkies’ On The Wall Daschund dog garden bench, £179.99, The Present Finder.

Show Your Devotion With Tail Wagging Treats Storage Tin, Dogs, £14.95, Annabel James.

Conjure a Bow ‘Wow’ Setting for Work or Play Balloon Dog Light, £26, Red Candy .

Go ‘Walkies’ On The Wall British Bulldog with Gold Crown Ornament, £9.99, Historic Royal Palaces.

Conjure a Bow ‘Wow’ Setting for Work or Play Rasch Dog’s in Sunglasses Wallpaper, £10.99, I Want Wallpaper.

Go ‘Walkies’ On The Wall French Bull Dog Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cover and Small Water Bottle, reduced to £25.20 from £42, The Fine Cotton Company.

A ‘Pawfect’ Table Border Collie Dog Jug, Quail Ceramics, small, £15, Amara.

Show Your Devotion With Tail Wagging Treats Spaniel Round Dogs Bowl £19, Fenella Smith.

Tail Wagging Treats Sofa.com Cecil dog bed in Pug fabric, from £240, Fenella Smith.

Go ‘Walkies’ On The Wall Pug Valentine’s Candle, £15, Paperchase.